THE VAULT

The Shout (1978) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 6.8/100

A film of intense perversity - the madness of the mind.

The Premise

A traveller by the name of Crossley forces himself upon a musician and his wife in a lonely part of Devon, and uses the aboriginal magic he has learned to displace his host.

Why It Terrifies Us

Categorized under Psychological, Supernatural Horror, The Shout taps into fundamental fears. The 6.8/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of small town, composer, cricket continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.

Into The Vault

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